Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together the first six dry ingredients. Add the oil, buttermilk, and eggs. Stir until all of the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add corn and stir. Grease an 8×8 inch pan, I use something like this. Pour batter into greased pan and bake 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

Additional optional ingredients:
Chopped Jalapenos
Sliced Green Onions
Grated Cheddar Cheese (I like to call it sprinkle cheese)
Melted Butter
Put it on top of chili and bake it

That is a old school approach. That is not really my style though. It is an easier cleanup with the Corningware or Pyrex dish. As for the bacon grease, I prefer a more healthy style. I like the pure corn flavor more as well, it tastes fresher and cleaner. Also most folks don’t have a can of bacon grease in the freezer like you and me. My folks have been cooking it without any oil and it is really great with a big bowl of pintos and some sliced tomato.